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The Department of Educational Leadership
“there is no struggle, there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom
yet depreciate agitation, are men who want rain without thunder. They want the
ocean without the awful roar of its many waters…”
~ Frederick Douglass
Colloquium I
Keynote Speaker:
Lois Weiner
October 18, 2013
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Understanding the global assault on teaching and the role of teachers' unions in saving public education
The Department of Educational Leadership (DEL) assumes a leading role both nationally and internationally in preparing a new generation of education leaders and policy analysts, who are:
- highly prepared in educational leadership and policy studies
- ready to exercise critical transformative leadership
- deeply committed to social and cognitive justice
What we believe about education
At DEL, we believe that the field of education should:
- cultivate humanity
- promote creativity
- nurture the formation of a holistic citizen
Educational leadership should also emphasize the ability to:
- imagine the experiences of others
- think critically
- transcend local loyalties
- approach world problems
DEL’s beginnings
Founded in 2011, DEL advances the mission of UMass Dartmouth in its role as a catalyst for regional and global development and innovative research.
Learn more about DEL’s mission
Application Deadline April 30
Contact Information
João Paraskeva
Program Chair
508.910.6697
jparaskeva@umassd.edu
Elaine Andrade
Administrative Assistant
508.910-9039
eandrade@umassd.edu
